City of Edinburgh Council

School bike bus being used for “political ends”, claims MSP

Tory MSP Sue Webber has been accused of hypocrisy for arguing that Edinburgh school pupils were “pawns in a political game” over the city’s Spaces for People scheme – two years after praising a similar cycle to school initiative

Wed, Jun 29, 2022 16:27
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‘Moronic’: Edinburgh Council to make changes to bizarre zig-zag cycle lane after social media backlash

SNP councillor Lesley Macinnes says criticism of the path, which features sharp bends and obstacles such as lampposts, is “premature” as construction is still ongoing

Thu, Apr 14, 2022 12:00
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Lothian cycling campaign Spokes launches election manifesto promoting safe cycling in Edinburgh

The manifesto calls for the creation of a comprehensive, protected cycle network and a 30 percent reduction in motor traffic in the city

Sat, Feb 26, 2022 18:58
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Scottish transport minister to meet campaigners after death of Edinburgh cyclist whose bike got stuck on tram track

Meanwhile, lawyers slam City of Edinburgh Council for ignoring repeated safety warnings

Thu, Jun 01, 2017 18:00
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Road circuit dropped from Meadowbank replacement plans after objections

Edinburgh to get outdoor velodrome plus BMX and speedway tracks

Thu, Dec 11, 2014 10:54
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GB track cyclist calls for indoor velodrome in Edinburgh

Callum Skinner feels current plans for an outdoor velodrome show a lack of ambition

Wed, Dec 03, 2014 10:40
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Cars to be banned from roads near 11 Edinburgh primary schools in pilot scheme

“School Streets” initiative to be trialled from August next year – but will motorists buy into it?

Thu, Oct 23, 2014 15:55
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Edinburgh calls for views on new cyclesport facilities

Four options for combinations of BMX, road, track & speedway including possible velodrome and closed road circuit

Tue, Oct 21, 2014 16:20
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Edinburgh council puts lorry drivers on bikes to learn cyclists’ perspective

Pilot scheme of classroom-based and practical training developed in partnership with Cycling Scotland

Thu, May 08, 2014 12:39
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Video: Edinburgh Council issues tram cycle safety film, but cyclists’ fears remain

Cyclist who came off bike says more needs to be done to ensure safety of riders as daytime testing begins in city centre

Tue, Feb 25, 2014 23:55
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